Herpes Simplex Labialis Virus is A Risk Factor for Vitiligo (Post- Herpes Simplex Labialis Vitiligo)

Authors

• Ali M. Dhahir Elethawi

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Herpes simplex labialis is a common disease and is the major cause of erythema multiforme. Recently post-herpes labialis leukoderma had been noticed on the lips of Iraqi patients OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present work is to assess this new pigmentary problem. METHODS: A total of 24 patients with post-herpes labialis leukoderma were included in this study. Full history and a thorough physical examination were done for all patients. RESULTS: Fourteen females (58.37%) and 10 males (41.67%) were studied. Their ages ranged between 7-53 years. Koebner phenomenon was positive in 17 (70.83%) patients. Family history of vitiligo in close relatives was positive in 13 (54.17%) of patients. CONCLUSION: The findings of the present work are in favor that this type of leukoderma is a variant of vitiligo that may be induced by herpes-simplex labialis

Recommended Citation

Elethawi, Ali M. Dhahir (2013) "Herpes Simplex Labialis Virus is A Risk Factor for Vitiligo (Post- Herpes Simplex Labialis Vitiligo)," Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal: Vol. 12: Iss. 3, Article 13.
Available at: https://ipmj.researchcommons.org/journal/vol12/iss3/13